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Williamsburg This Weekend
Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 30
Good Morning, Williamsburg! 🦃
Zach here this week. Let me be the first to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving today! We are very grateful for each and every one of you and the continued support you each have shown The Early Burg. We would not be where we are at today were it not for the amazing community here in the historic triangle. We hope everyone is able to relax this holiday season and enjoy this time of year surrounded by family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving again and we hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter.
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Today’s Order: News🗞️, Trivia🤓, Events🥳, Real Estate🏠, Live Music🎤, Giveaway🤘
The Lowdown 📰🗞️
This Week’s Top Stories:
Some local stories are behind a paywall, so we do our best to provide clear summaries.
New Fund at Williamsburg Community Foundation Will Improve Bus Stops 🚌
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Greater Williamsburg Transportation Assistance Fund was created with a focus on improving WATA’s bus stop amenities, including lighting, seating, and shelters. Read More
Greater Williamsburg Chamber Aims to Reunite Service Members and Families for the Holidays 🪖
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee launched Home for the Holidays in 2021, aiming to help service members stationed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown spend the season with their loved ones. Read More
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we have reserved this section of our newsletter for ourselves today. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to come together with family and friends, and most importantly, to express gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. Some of our favorite quotes for this season are below. We invite each of you to enter today considering these thoughts and we wish you your happiest Thanksgiving yet. 😃
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” - W. T. Purkiser
“Have gratitude for all that you have, and you can be happy exactly as you are.” - Mandy Ingber
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” - Henry Van Dyke
The Early Burg is just over a year old. Our very first newsletter was read by 43 people. Fast forward a year and we now have 10,000+ reads weekly! We express our sincerest thanks for all the support. This is not our newsletter — this is your newsletter. Every week is comprised of information that has been asked for by our readers directly. So we appreciate your time, suggestions, and continued support. We have MAJOR plans for 2026 and look forward to bringing you information for many years to come, one newsletter at a time! A happiest of Thanksgivings to all! 🦃😁
- Zach & Nathan (Co-Founders & Publishers of The Early Burg)
Williamsburg Trivia 🧐
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday of November. However, another President revised the holiday's occurrence to the fourth Thursday of November. Which President did so, and in what year?Quick History Lesson: The change occurred as it was believed that people spent less time shopping ahead of Christmas in years where November had five Thursdays, ultimately impacting businesses negatively due to lower total sales. |
Local Events!! 😁🎉 (things to do for all ages)
Be sure to watch for things labeled MAJOR EVENT as those are highly popular and ones not to miss!
Multiple Days
🏮 (MAJOR EVENT) Winter Lantern Festival | Jamestown Settlement | Weekends Only, Nov 13 - Jan 4 | Get Tickets!
After 5 years and over 650,000 attendees, Winter Lantern Festival is lighting up Williamsburg!
⛸️ Ice Skating | Liberty Ice Pavilion | Daily through Feb 28th | See More
🎄 Williamsburg Christmas Market | 320 W Court Street | Nov 28-30 | See More
Also Dec 4-7, Dec 11-14, & Dec 18-21
🍷 Harvest & Holiday Open House Weekend | Williamsburg Winery | Nov 28-30
🎢 Christmas Town is Here! | Busch Gardens | Nov 14 - Jan 4 | See More
Thursday 11/27
🏃♀️ 2025 Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot | 420 Prince George St | 8:00am
Sold Out! But go to support and enjoy the events! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in attendance!
Friday 11/28
💵 Black Friday Celebration | Williamsburg Premium Outlets | 6am-5pm
Saturday 11/29
🛍️ Williamsburg Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm
🛍️🍂 Yorktown Market Days - Harvest Festival | Riverwalk Landing | 9am-3pm
🛍️ Small Business Saturday | Various Locations | All Day | More Info
Our community depends on small businesses. Please support them on Small Business Saturday if you can!
🎄 Small Business Christmas Market | Copper Fox | 12pm
Sunday 11/30
🎵 Music and Dance of a Scottish Yuletide | Two Shows (1:30pm & 4pm) | Buy Tickets
Tickets are inexpensive - take advantage of this fun afternoon/evening!
🪡 Sit & Stitch | James City County Library | 1-2:30pm
Knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers can meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.
Notable Upcoming Events (mark your calendars)
🎆 Grand Illumination | Dec 6, 13, & 20th
🥁🚒 Rockin Retro Christmas Parade | Dec 7 | Colonial Williamsburg
Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡
Take a look at some of the most popular listings this week! And make sure to use David Tortolini for your real estate needs - he is easily one of Williamsburg’s best.
 Super Private, End of Cul-de-Sac! |  Stunning New Construction! |
Make sure to let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!
Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸
Show your support for local artists & businesses!
Location | Artist | Time
Thursday 11/27
Cook’s Burger Bar | Cook’s Unplugged | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night w/Nadia Koz (Weekly) | 6-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Friday 11/28
Silver Hand Meadery | Jazz Jam Night | 6-8pm
Frothy Moon | The Connection | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Brian Harrell | 6-9pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
Revolution Golf & Grille | Guilty Fixx | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night w/ Karaoke Karla | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Mary Hall | 7-10pm
The Corner Pocket | Michael Clark Band | 7-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | Slap Nation Band | 8pm-12am
Saturday 11/29
Berret’s Seafood & Taphouse | Brian Carmona | 11:30am-6pm
Copper Fox | Ami Baker | 3-6pm
Virginia Beer Company | Tom Euler | 5-8pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Cari Lacy | 6-9pm
Corner Pocket | Dead Rise 4-Piece | 7-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | Wild Heart | 8pm-12am
Sunday 11/30
Frothy Moon | Sunday Mornings Unplugged | 11am-1pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Chip Hale | 5-8pm
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